UK girl's name
Sureena
A feminine name of Indian origin, variant of Sareena, meaning "beautiful woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sureena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sureena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sureena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sureena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sureena ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Sureena.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sureena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sureena mean?
The name Sureena is believed to have its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "sur," which means "red" or "rosy," and "eena," which is a diminutive suffix commonly used in Persian names. The name Sureena can be translated to mean "little red one" or "rosy one."
During the ancient Persian era, which spanned from around the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE, the name Sureena may have been used to refer to someone with a rosy complexion or someone associated with the color red. The color red held significant symbolism in ancient Persian culture, often representing vitality, passion, and courage.
Historically, the name Sureena does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the medieval period in Persia, which is now modern-day Iran.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sureena was Sureena Khatun, a Persian princess and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. She was a member of the Seljuk dynasty and is renowned for her contributions to Persian literature and poetry.
Another notable figure was Sureena Begum, a Persian noblewoman and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century CE during the Safavid dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works, establishing several schools and hospitals in her lifetime.
In the 18th century CE, Sureena Khanum was a prominent Persian painter and calligrapher. Her intricate and detailed works were highly regarded during her time and are still celebrated today as examples of the rich artistic tradition of Persia.
Sureena Qureshi was a 19th century Persian scholar and educator. She was instrumental in establishing one of the first modern schools for girls in Persia and advocated for women's education and empowerment.
In the 20th century, Sureena Jamal was a renowned Persian actress and filmmaker. She is considered a pioneer in the Iranian cinema industry and is remembered for her contributions in shaping the country's early film industry.
The name Sureena has a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, particularly in the Persian-speaking regions of the Middle East. Its roots in the ancient Persian language and its association with the symbolic color red have contributed to its enduring significance and appeal over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sureena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sureena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sureena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sureena in the UK right now?
In 2014, Sureena was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sureena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Sureena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sureena?
A feminine name of Indian origin, variant of Sareena, meaning "beautiful woman".
How many people are called Sureena in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sureena across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.